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5、Fiber Optic Training and Awareness Education Aerospace Fiber Optics Engineer Knowledge Competencies RATIONALEThe Aerospace industry has always required the highest standards of workmanship to be maintained. To ensure that the Aerospace fiber optics industry adopts these same high standards, its esse
6、ntial that minimum training and certification requirements be established. This document outlines the minimum training requirements for all personnel working as aerospace fiber optics engineers in accordance with aerospace industry best practices. 1. SCOPE This document establishes training guidelin
7、es applicable to fiber optics engineer technical training for individuals involved in the manufacturing, installation, support, integration and testing of fiber optic systems. Applicable personnel include: ManagersEngineersTrainers/InstructorsThird Party Maintenance Agencies Production2. APPLICABLE
8、DOCUMENTS The following publications form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. The latest issue of SAE publications shall apply. The applicable issue of other publications shall be the issue in effect on the date of the purchase order. In the event of conflict between the text of
9、this document and references cited herein, the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained 2.1 SAE Publications Available from SAE International, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale
10、, PA 15096-0001, Tel: 877-606-7323 (inside USA and Canada) or 724-776-4970 (outside USA), www.sae.org.ARP5061 Guidelines for Testing and Support of Aerospace, Fiber Optic, Inter-Connect Systems AS50881 Wiring Aerospace Vehicle SAE ARP5602/10 - 2 -2.2 ANSI Publications Available from American Nationa
11、l Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036-8002, Tel: 212-642-4900, www.ansi.org.ANSI Z136.1-2007 American National Standard for Safe Use of Lasers ANSI Z136.2-1997 American National Standard for the Safe Use of Optical Fiber Communication Systems Utilizing Laser Diode and LED So
12、urces ANSI/TIA-440-B-2004 Fiber Optic Terminology 2.3 IEC Publications Available from International Electrotechnical Commission, 3, rue de Varembe, P.O. Box 131, 1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland, Tel: +44-22-919-02-11, www.iec.ch.IEC 60825-1 Laser Safety Equipment Classification (Safety of laser products
13、) IEC 60825-2 Safety of Optical Fibre Communication Systems IEC 60825-4 Laser Guards 2.4 NASA Publications Available from NASA, Documentation, Marshall Space Flight Center, AL 35812, www.nas.nasa.gov.NASA-STD-8739.5 Fiber Optic Terminations, Cable Assemblies, and Installation 2.5 NAVAIR Publications
14、 Commanding Officer, Naval Air technical Data and Engineering Service Command, Naval Air Station, North Island, P. O. Box 357031, Building 90, Distribution, San Diego, CA 92135-7031 NAVAIR 01-1A-505.4 INSTALLATION AND TESTING PRACTICES AIRCRAFT FIBER OPTIC CABLING 2.6 U.S. Government Publications Av
15、ailable from the Document Automation and Production Service (DAPS), Building 4/D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Tel: 215-697-6257, http:/assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/.FED-STD-1037C Glossary of Telecommunications Terms MIL-PRF-29504B TERMINI, FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR, REMOVABLE, GE
16、NERAL SPECIFICATION FOR MIL-PRF-29504/4D TERMINI, FIBER OPTIC, CONNECTOR, REMOVABLE, ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTING, PIN TERMINUS, SIZE 16, REAR RELEASE, MIL-DTL-38999, SERIES III MIL-PRF-29504/5D TERMINI, FIBER OPTIC, CONNECTOR, REMOVABLE, ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTING, SOCKET TERMINUS, SIZE 16, REAR RELEASE, M
17、IL-DTL-38999, SERIES MIL-DTL-38999K CONNECTORS, ELECTRICAL, CIRCULAR, MINIATURE, HIGH DENSITY, QUICK DISCONNECT (BAYONET, THREADED, AND BREECH COUPLING), ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANT, REMOVABLE CRIMP AND HERMETIC SOLDER CONTACTS GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR SAE ARP5602/10 - 3 -2.7 Aeronautical Radio, Inc. (
18、ARINC) Publications Available form Aeronautical Radio, Inc., 2551 Riva Road, Annapolis, Maryland 24101-7435, ARINC Report 805-1 Fiber Optic Test Procedures ARINC Report 806 Fiber Optic Installation and Maintenance 2.8 Other Applicable References Understanding Fiber Optics, Jeff Hecht, ISBN 0-13-9561
19、45-5 Fiber Optics Installer and Technician Guide, Bill Woodward, ISBN 0-7821-4390-3 3. HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT This document is intended to be used as a guideline for all persons conducting aerospace fiber optics engineer training. This training document is broken into 16 major categories. Each cat
20、egory contains detailed training competencies. The detailed training competencies describe the level of knowledge each student should have about that particular item. 1. INTRODUCTION TO AEROSPACE FIBER OPTICS 1.1 Explain the historical evolution of fiber optic technology 1.2 Explain the harsh enviro
21、nments of fiber optic technology in aeronautical and space applications 2. PRINCIPLES OF FIBER OPTIC TRANSMISSION 2.1 Describe the basic parts of a fiber optic link 2.2 Describe the basic operation of a fiber optic transmitter 2.3 Describe the basic operation of a fiber optic receiver 2.4 Describe h
22、ow the decibel is used to compare relative power levels (dB) 2.5 Describe how the decibel is used to measure absolute power (dBm) 3. SAFETY AWARENESS 3.1 Explain personnel and platform safety issues including foreign object damage (FOD) and equipment damage 3.2 Describe the best practices associated
23、 with the safe handling of fiber materials and hand tools 3.3 Describe how to properly dispose of fiber optic waste 3.4 Explain how to properly handle hazardous materials and the purpose of a material safety data sheet (MSDS) 3.5 Describe emergency procedures 4. BASIC PRINCIPLES OF LIGHT 4.1 Compare
24、 wavelength and frequency, and demonstrate how to calculate one when the other is known 4.2 Explain light wave and light particle theory SAE ARP5602/10 - 4 -4.3 Describe the electromagnetic and light spectrum 4.4 Describe refraction 4.5 Explain reflection to include angle of incidence, critical angl
25、e, and angle of refraction 4.6 Explain how the index of refraction is used to describe the speed of light through a transparent material 4.7 Describe angle of incidence 4.8 Explain Fresnel reflections and how they can impact the performance of a fiber optic communication system 4.9 Explain Snells la
26、w 5. OPTICAL FIBER CONSTRUCTION AND THEORY 5.1 Describe basic optical fiber manufacturing techniques 5.2 Describe the core of an optical fiber 5.3 Describe the cladding of an optical fiber 5.4 Describe the different types of optical fiber coatings specific to aerospace applications 5.5 Describe mode
27、 in an optical fiber 5.6 Describe the three refractive index profiles commonly found in optical fiber 5.7 Explain how an optical fiber is categorized by modes and refractive index profiles 6. OPTICAL FIBER CHARACTERISTICS 6.1 Describe modal dispersion and its effects on the bandwidth of an optical f
28、iber 6.2 Describe material dispersion and its effects on the bandwidth of an optical fiber 6.3 Describe waveguide dispersion and its effects on the bandwidth of an optical fiber 6.4 Describe the causes of attenuation in an optical fiber 6.5 Describe the numerical aperture of an optical fiber 6.6 Des
29、cribe the cone of acceptance 6.7 Describe microbends in an optical fiber 6.8 Describe macrobends in an optical fiber 6.9 Define tensile strength 6.10 Define bend radius limitations SAE ARP5602/10 - 5 -7. FIBER OPTIC SOURCES 7.1 List safety classifications of fiber optic lights sources 7.2 Describe t
30、he basic operation and output pattern of an LED 7.3 Describe the basic operation and output pattern of a laser 8. FIBER OPTIC DETECTORS 8.1 Describe the basic operation of a photodiode 8.2 Describe the performance characteristics of PIN and APD photodiodes 8.3 Explain the effects of saturation on de
31、tectors 9. AEROSPACE FIBER OPTIC CABLES (UNTERMINATED) 9.1 Draw a cross section of a simplex aerospace fiber optic cable and explain the purpose of each segment 9.1.1 Draw and dimension a cross section of a simplex 100/140 um multimode aerospace fiber optic cable9.1.2 Draw and dimension a cross sect
32、ion of a simplex 5.8/125 um single-mode aerospace fiber optic cable9.1.3 Explain the purpose of each subcomponent 9.1.4 Identify the materials used in each subcomponent 9.2 Explain loose structure 9.2.1 Explain the low temperature advantages of loose structure over tight structure 9.2.2 Explain the
33、pull proof capability of loose structure 9.2.3 Explain the bend radius characteristics 9.3 Explain tight structure 9.3.1 Explain the bend radius advantages of tight structure over loose structure 9.3.2 Explain the crushability advantages of tight structure over loose structure 9.4 Explain loose buff
34、er tube 9.5 Explain tight buffer 9.6 Describe tensile strength properties 9.6.1 Describe how to interpret the manufacturers short term and long term tensile strength specifications9.6.2 Describe the reduction in tensile strength after termination 9.6.3 Describe the reduction in tensile strength when
35、 the cable is bent SAE ARP5602/10 - 6 -9.7 Describe common strength members used in aerospace and contrast with telecommunications 9.7.1 Describe the difference between aramid yarn and fiberglass 9.7.2 Describe longitudinal, helical, and braided strength member lay 9.8 Describe common jacket materia
36、ls used in aerospace and contrast with telecommunications 9.8.1 Describe the stiffness differences between PVC and fluoropolymers 9.8.2 Describe the shrinkage properties of fluoropolymers and PVC 9.8.3 Describe the out gassing characteristics of fluoropolymers and PVC 9.8.4 Describe the memory prope
37、rties of fluoropolymers and PVC 9.9 Explain installation and operating bend radius 9.9.1 Describe how to interpret the manufacturers bend radius specifications 9.9.2 Explain the tensile stressed and non-tensile stressed short-term bend radius limitations 9.9.3 Explain the tensile stressed and non-te
38、nsile stressed long-term bend radius limitations 9.10 Describe simplex, duplex, and multi-fiber cables 9.10.1 Explain the difference between a single multi-fiber cable and a cable assembly/harness made up of simplex fiber optic cables 9.11 Describe ribbon cables 9.11.1 Explain the difference between
39、 enclosed and non-enclosed strength members 9.12 Explain variations in the aerospace industry of cable color codes and markings 9.12.1 Explain that color codes are platform specific 9.12.2 Explain the cable markings and labels are used to distinguish fiber optic cables from copper cables 10. AEROSPA
40、CE FIBER OPTIC INTERCONNECTS (UNTERMINATED) 10.1 Describe the basic components of a single fiber connector and multi-fiber interconnect 10.1.1 Compare and contrast single fiber connector differences in the ferrule, connector body, spring mechanism, keying, alignment sleeve, ferrule contact and non-c
41、ontact design between the FC pull-proof, ST, and FSMA-905 10.1.2 Compare and contrast multi-fiber connector differences in the termini, connector body, insert (front and rear release), spring mechanism, keying, alignment sleeve, coupling nut, jack screw, environmental seals, ferrule contact and non-
42、contact design between the MT, ARINC 600, and MIL-DTL-3899910.1.3 Describe how to interpret the manufacturers maximum attenuation, mating cycles, back reflection, and environmental specifications SAE ARP5602/10 - 7 -10.2 Describe ferrule materials/composition 10.2.1 Describe the differences between
43、ceramic, metallic, and hybrid (jeweled and metallic/ceramic) ferrule materials/composition 10.2.2 Describe internal and external ferrule dimensions 10.2.3 Explain the difference between a chamfer ferrule and a non-chamfered ferrule 10.3 Describe how intrinsic factors can affect connector performance
44、 10.3.1 Explain how ferrule imperfections and variations affect connector performance 10.3.2 Explain how alignment sleeve imperfections and variations affect connector performance 10.4 Describe how extrinsic factors can affect connector performance 10.4.1 Explain how termini/connector imperfections
45、and variations affect connector performance 10.4.2 Explain how alignment sleeve imperfections and variations affect connector performance 10.5 Describe ferrule endfaces and characteristics 10.5.1 Describe the geometry and performance characteristics of a flat endface 10.5.2 Describe the geometry and
46、 performance characteristics of a radiused endface 10.5.3 Describe the geometry and performance characteristics of an angled physical contact endface 10.5.4 Ferrule Diameters 10.5.4.1 List the diameters of the ST, FC, and SC ferrule in inches and millimeters 10.5.4.2 List the diameter of the LC ferr
47、ule in inches and millimeters 10.5.4.3 List the diameters 29504 style termini 10.6 Describe lensed contacts 10.7 Describe tunable ferrules in connectors (FC and LC) 10.8 Describe termini in multi-fiber connectors (keyed and un-keyed) 10.9 Describe alignment sleeves in multi-fiber connectors 10.9.1 D
48、escribe the difference between a split and solid alignment sleeve 10.9.2 Describe alignment sleeve retaining mechanisms 10.9.3 Describe alignment sleeve insertion and removal tools 10.9.4 Describe alignment sleeve insertion and removal techniques SAE ARP5602/10 - 8 -10.10 Describe common commercial
49、and aerospace connector types 10.10.1 Describe commonly used commercial and aerospace single fiber connectors 10.10.2 Describe commonly used commercial and aerospace multi-fiber connectors.10.10.3 Describe commonly used commercial and aerospace hybrid connectors10.10.4 Describe commonly used commercial and aerospace small form factor connectors. 10.10.5 Describe commonly used commercial and aerospace ribbon connectors 10.10.6
